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The Oklahoma City Thunder have reportedly traded guard Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets for guard Chris Paul and a pair of first-round draft picks. Multiple media outlets reported on Thursday the Thunder will receive the Rockets' first-round picks in 2024 and 2026 and the option to swap picks in 2021 and 2025, according to ESPN. The Athletic's Shams Charania says the first-round picks in 2024 and 2026 will be top-4 protected. The 2021 swap is also protected 1-4, with the Thunder allowed to swap either of their first-rounders received from the Los Angeles Clippers or Miami Heat. The 2025 swap is protected from 1-20. The move reunites Westbrook, 30, with former Thunder teammate and reigning NBA scoring champion James Harden. They played together for three seasons from 2009-12, making the playoffs all three years and reaching the NBA Finals in 2012. Paul, 34, returns to Oklahoma City, where he played his first two NBA seasons (2005-07) when the New Orleans franchise was … [Read more...] about Basketball: Russell Westbrook set for reunion with James Harden

Jeff Zillgitt USA TODAY Published 9:30 PM EDT Jul 11, 2019 Russell Westbrook and James Harden are teammates again — this time with the Houston Rockets. And now the Rockets have the 2017 MVP (Westbrook) and 2018 MVP (Harden). Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti continues to reshape the team's future, sending Westbrook to the Rockets for Chris Paul and two first-round draft picks, a person familiar with the deal told USA TODAY Sports. The person requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly until the deal is announced by the teams. Oklahoma City in the past week has moved fast when it comes to trading All-Stars. First, it was Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers, and now it’s Westbrook to the Rockets, where he will join former Thunder teammate Harden. After the Thunder traded George for five first-round round picks, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Danilo Gallinari, it became apparent Westbrook’s time in Oklahoma City was … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook traded for Chris Paul in blockbuster deal

Matt Eppers USA TODAY Published 9:29 PM EDT Jul 7, 2019 Paul George's time in Oklahoma City is over with the Clippers' trade with the Thunder bringing George to Los Angeles to pair with Kawhi Leonard. The stunning moves shook up the NBA and set the Clippers up as title contenders. But where does the deal leave Oklahoma City? The Thunder suddenly find themselves looking at a potential rebuild. They acquired a haul of first-round draft picks from the Clippers, plus a promising young guard in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a versatile veteran forward in Danilo Gallinari. A complete teardown and rebuild could be in the works, though, as reports began to surface shortly after the trade that Oklahoma City was exploring the possibility of moving former MVP Russell Westbrook. MORE NBA SABOTAGE? Kawhi conspiracy theory only heightens L.A. intrigue MOVING ON: Time for Thunder to rebuild — without Russ | Wolken WILD WEST: Durant's injury and Warriors demise opened the door … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook: Five potential trade destinations

Dan Wolken USA TODAY Published 2:12 PM EDT Jul 6, 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti is just 42, which might still qualify him for wonderboy status under different circumstances. But at this point in his life cycle as an NBA executive, you can only imagine he’s been aged in dog years. The chain of events that have led the Thunder from Presti’s would-be dynasty into a decomposing carcass of a contender aren’t entirely anyone’s fault. They probably weren’t even avoidable. But the moment is here for the Thunder in the wake of trading Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers for promising guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a mountain of draft assets: It’s time to part with Russell Westbrook, too. With Presti in charge, starting over has never been the goal for Oklahoma City. Even when the Thunder shipped James Harden to the Houston Rockets, even when Kevin Durant walked out the door, the mantra has been whatever it … [Read more...] about Opinion: Time for Thunder to jettison Russell Westbrook, rebuild

Appeal for information about boy missing since Friday Independent.ie GARDAI are appealing for information about a teenage boy who has been missing since Friday. https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/appeal-for-information-about-boy-missing-since-friday-38153039.html https://www.independent.ie/incoming/article38153038.ece/f5557/AUTOCROP/h342/Capture.png Email GARDAI are appealing for information about a teenage boy who has been missing since Friday. Eric McLoughlin (16), from Limerick City, was last seen at around 9am on May 24. He is described as being approximately 5'7 and having Fair/Brown hair with blue eyes. His hair is short and shaved at the sides. He is of slim build and when last seen he was wearing Wine Nike Tracksuit Ends, a Black/Grey North Face jacket and Nike Runners. Anyone with information on Eric’s whereabouts are urged to contact Gardaí in Mitchelstown Garda Station on 02584833. Online Editors … [Read more...] about Appeal for information about boy missing since Friday